WALNUT STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

WALNUT STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the UNIONDALE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in UNIONDALE, NY with about 587 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 46 teachers, WALNUT STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

WALNUT STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school located in Uniondale, New York, serving students within the Uniondale Union Free School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on the holistic development of its students. By emphasizing academic excellence, social-emotional growth, and community engagement, the institution strives to prepare its young learners for success in their future educational endeavors.

The school benefits from being part of a larger district framework that prioritizes innovation, equity, and the integration of technology in the classroom. Through a variety of programs, extracurricular activities, and a dedicated teaching staff, Walnut Street Elementary works to bridge the achievement gap while encouraging students to take an active role in their education. Its close connection to the district’s central resources allows the school to provide a well-rounded curriculum that aligns with New York State standards and addresses the diverse needs of its student population.

For more information, contact WALNUT STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (516) 918-2201 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1270 WALNUT ST
UNIONDALE, NY 11553-2096
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WALNUT STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in UNIONDALE, NY with about 587 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
587
Teachers:
46.99
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible-Title I targeted assistance program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 587 students

Hispanic/Latino
63.4%
Black or African American
33.2%
White
1.7%
Asian
0.9%
Two or more races
0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
50.4%
Male
49.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.